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Pettitte struggles night after Rays rough up Sabathia as Yanks slip in final series

Associated Press

Saturday, October 3, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- For Tampa Bay's Jeff Niemann, beating the New York Yankees for his 13th victory was a perfect ending to what the Rays believe has been a rookie of the year season for the big right-hander. "I think he's a very strong candidate. Actually I think he is the candidate," manager Joe Maddon said Saturday night. "I think he should win it." Slumping Dioner Navarro hit a two-run homer and the 6-foot-9 Niemann (13-6) pitched five solid innings to beat Andy Pettitte 5-3 for his fi ...

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